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ASL 135

1963 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,981 mi
Last recorded4,981 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1963 Triumph Spitfire34,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASL 135
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 4,981 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

both front chassis legs slightly damaged does not effect steering or suspension

both rear tyres perished

h/brake travel high

o/s front upper shock bush slightly deteriorated

o/s rear hub or wheel has slight distortion

Pass 23 Nov 2007 4,978 miles

Battery insecure

both front chassis legs slightly bent not effecting steering or suspension ect

both rear tyres perished

h/brake travel high

o/s rear wheel or hub slightly distorted

Fail 15 Nov 2007 4,978 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

both front chassis legs slightly bent not effecting steering or suspension ect

both rear tyres perished

h/brake travel high

o/s rear wheel or hub slightly distorted

Fail 13 Apr 2007 4,978 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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ASL 135 is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 34,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ASL 135, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ASL 135 registered?

ASL 135 is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 January 1963.

Is ASL 135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASL 135 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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